Indian Constitution Making

The fundamental rules and principles that govern India.

A body formed to create India's Constitution.

A committee within the Constituent Assembly focused on creating the constitution.

British rule in India, impacting political systems.

Elections held for provincial legislatures and ministries in British India.

The specific rules guiding the government's workings.

Member of the Drafting Committee and later Finance Minister.

The elections that took place determining the members of the Constituent Assembly.

A British colonial law that laid the groundwork for India's government, influencing the future Indian Constitution.

Indian leaders gained confidence to learn from global examples, but also to create a system uniquely suited for India.

It inspired Indian leaders with ideas of freedom and equality, shaping the ideals of the Indian Constitution.

It provided a model for India's own system of government, featuring a parliament and elected representatives.

It inspired the inclusion of fundamental rights, protecting citizens from government overreach.

It inspired Indian leaders to think about social and economic equality, impacting India's social justice goals.

This body, elected by the people, was responsible for drafting and adopting India's Constitution.

The Constitution was adopted on November 26, 1949, but came into effect on January 26, 1950, marking Republic Day.

The Constituent Assembly, responsible for creating the Indian Constitution, was elected mainly by the members of the existing Provincial Legislatures, ensuring representation from all regions.

The Constituent Assembly was chosen through elections by existing Provincial Legislatures, which meant members from all regions of India were represented.

The Indian National Congress, the party leading India’s freedom struggle, dominated the Constituent Assembly that drafted the Constitution.

While dominated by the Congress, the Constituent Assembly included members with diverse political views and opinions, reflecting the varied perspectives within the Congress itself.

The Assembly represented members with diverse political affiliations and ideologies, going beyond just the Congress. It also aimed to be inclusive of different social groups.

The Constituent Assembly worked systematically and openly, first agreeing on basic principles and then discussing a draft prepared by the Drafting Committee led by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar.

The Constituent Assembly extensively debated the Draft Constitution clause by clause, considering over two thousand amendments over 114 days spread across three years.

A prominent figure in the Constituent Assembly, Durgabai was an advocate and public activist for women’s emancipation, a Congress leader, and a founder of Andhra Mahila Sabha. She later became the founder chairperson of the Central Social Welfare Board.

K.M. Munshi was a prominent Congress leader, advocate, historian, and linguist. He played a significant role in the framing of India's Constitution. He later became a minister in the Union Cabinet and founded the Swatantra Party.

K.M. Munshi envisioned a constitution that would liberate India from all forms of oppression, ensure equal rights for all citizens, promote harmony between communities, and eradicate social ills like untouchability and addiction.

K.M. Munshi envisioned an India where everyone had equal rights and opportunities, regardless of caste or class. He believed that all communities should live in harmony and social injustices like untouchability would be eliminated.

The preamble to the Indian Constitution outlines the fundamental principles and philosophy behind its creation. It serves as a guiding document, summarizing the values and aspirations that the Constitution embodies.

The Preamble highlights the Constitution's aim: to establish a sovereign, socialist, secular, democratic republic, ensuring justice, liberty, equality, and fraternity for all citizens. It captures the essence of the nation's ideals and goals.

The Preamble provides a foundational understanding of the Constitution's objectives and its commitment to the values of liberty, equality, and fraternity. It serves as a guiding principle for interpreting and implementing constitutional provisions.

K.M. Munshi envisioned an India where there were no class divisions, social injustices like untouchability didn’t exist, and all communities lived in harmony. He wanted women to have the same rights as men and a society free of harmful substances.

The Preamble set the philosophical foundation for the Constitution's creation. It informed the principles and values that guided the drafters in shaping India's legal framework, ultimately establishing a nation based on equality, justice, and fraternity.

An Indian social reformer who played a key role in writing the Indian Constitution and fought against caste inequality. He was the Chairman of the Drafting Committee.

Dr. Ambedkar's concern about the tension between political equality and social and economic inequalities in India.

The principle that every person has an equal right to vote, regardless of their social or economic status.

The idea that every individual should be valued equally, regardless of their social or economic background.

Dr. Ambedkar's worry that India's political democracy would be threatened by its continued social and economic inequalities.

An Indian politician, lawyer, and educationist who was active in the Hindu Mahasabha and served as a minister in the Interim Government.

A political party founded by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar to advocate for the rights and interests of marginalized communities.

While Dr. Ambedkar was a key figure in India's Constitution, he often criticized Gandhi's views on social reform and caste issues.

The introductory section of the Indian Constitution, outlining its basic values and philosophy.

One of the key values in the Preamble, aiming to create a society where resources and opportunities are fairly distributed.

Another key value in the Preamble, emphasizing the separation of religion and state.

A political system where power is held by the people, expressed through fair elections and representative government.

One of the core principles of the Preamble, ensuring fairness and equality in the legal system and society.

A key value in the Preamble, guaranteeing individual freedoms and rights.

A central value in the Preamble, promoting equal rights and opportunities for all citizens.

A key value in the Preamble, emphasizing a sense of brotherhood and unity among citizens.